Nothing is more important than making sure that every detail of a customer’s visit to Stoney Creek Furniture is perfect. That’s why we even have a cafe where you can stop by for coffee and a cookie or a refreshing cold drink. Hey, when the showroom is this big and the selection this extensive, our customers may need to take a break to re-energize. And because we love decorating as much as you do – we recently we did an update to the cafe to make it fresh and exciting!
Come See Our New Style
Of course, when we decided to redecorate the cafe, furniture was first and foremost on our minds. We went with a primarily rustic theme – aged tables, benches and barrel styled coffee tables paired with cast iron stools for a touch of contemporary edginess. For comfy conversation, we added a plush sofa (with very trendy geometric pillows). It’s a great corner to have a coffee. The accessories (wall hangings, table top items, etc.) are also on trend – blending rustic and modern in a feel-good way.
You’ll also see leather accents, gorgeous antiqued storage boxes and so much more. It really is a great place to recharge and get inspiration. Drop by for a visit and check it out.
Blending Decor Styles
When redecorating our cafe, we chose to blend decorating styles – relying on both rustic and contemporary. I think the results are great! If you want to mix styles, like traditional, country, modern or whatever your choice, here are some guidelines to keep the look unified:
Limit your colours. Use the same palette throughout the room (or entire home) to bring disparate pieces together. Choose perhaps 3 colours – too many colours draw attention to individual items in a room.
Match woods. You may have different styles of furniture, but if the woods are the same type or the same shade, you can still create a cohesive look.
Pick a pattern to bring it all together. Sometimes a shape or pattern can unify a room. Think stripes or polka dots or a print. The lines of a piece of furniture can also be echoed throughout a room – a scalloped edge, a curved leg, etc.
If it’s unique, focus on it! If most of your furniture and accessories match but you have one piece that is really unique, embrace it! Make it a centrepiece and build around it. Add a few touches of the unique style elsewhere in the room. What doesn’t “fit” can become the most admired item in the space.
Consider a theme. A theme done tastefully can bring a room’s different elements together. A nautical theme and a Zen retreat are a couple of ideas. Don’t overdo it – too much will look contrived.
Build a basic foundation. A few clean simple pieces, basic and not connected to a decor period, will anchor your style and give you the freedom to add cool, unique pieces.
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